Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes And Swiss Chard Recipe

Name: Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes And Swiss Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and grated (1-inch piece); 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded if desired, then minced; 4 cups vegetable broth (up to 5 as needed); 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups); 1 1/2 cups dried lentils; 1 bay leaf; 1 lb swiss chard, center ribs removed, leaves thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 lime, zest of; 1/2 lime, juice of; 1/4 cup scallion, chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and grated (1-inch piece)
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded if desired, then minced
4 cups vegetable broth (up to 5 as needed)
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 1/2 cups dried lentils
1 bay leaf
1 lb swiss chard, center ribs removed, leaves thinly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime, zest of
1/2 lime, juice of
1/4 cup scallion, chopped, for garnish

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1. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, garam masala, curry powder and jalapeno. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
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2. Stir in 4 cups broth, sweet potatoes, lentils and bay leaf. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, partially cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. (If lentils seem dry, add up to 1 cup stock, as needed.) Stir in chard and salt and pepper, and continue cooking until lentils are tender and chard is cooked, about 30 to 45 minutes total.
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3. Just before serving, stir in cilantro, lime zest and juice. Spoon into a large, shallow serving dish. Garnish with tamari almonds if desired and scallions.

510

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and grated (1-inch piece), and more.

Yes, Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes And Swiss Chard falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes And Swiss Chard

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